Dangerous Levels of Arsenic Found in US Rice: What Families Need to Know Now

Dangerous levels of arsenic found in US rice: What families need to know now

A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.

New Report on Store-Bought Rice Reveals Concerning Levels of Arsenic and Lead

See what experts recommend after this alarming report.Elvira Kashapova/Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysA study of more than 200 different grain samples found that many types of rice had high levels of heavy metals, including brown and white rices produced in the southern U.S. and arborio rice from Italy.Heavy metals like arsenic, lead, and mercury are associated with a number of health risks, including developmental delays, liver and kidney disease, an…

Is arsenic in rice something to worry about? What to know - National

Research shows rice may be contaminated with arsenic — a toxic element linked to serious health risks, including brain developmental delays, cancer and heart disease.

High levels of arsenic found in rice sold in stores across U.S., report finds

A new report is bringing attention to toxic heavy metals and elements such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury that could be in your rice.  The report, which comes from Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, an organization focused on babies’ exposure to toxic chemicals, says arsenic was found in 100% of 145 rice samples purchased from stores across the U.S.  One in four rice samples also exceeded the federal limit of 100 parts per billion (ppb) of i…

How to limit exposure to arsenic in rice after report finds high levels in brands across U.S.

Toxic heavy metals like arsenic are found in high levels in rice brands sold across the United States, according to a recent report​ — but experts say there are ways to reduce your exposure.

Report Finds Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead in Store-Bought Rice

Dangerous amounts of heavy metals and elements, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, have been discovered in more than 100 different brands of rice purchased from stores across the United States, according to a new report published on May 15. The report was conducted by Healthy Babies, Bright Futures (HBBF), a nonprofit that seeks to reduce babies’ exposure to toxic chemicals, according to its official website. Researchers with the gro…